Mary and the Art of Presence
“I’m so glad you were born!” Our rector, the Rev. Beth Fain, exclaimed this, shining with authenticity and her signature […]
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Blessed Virgin Mary
Looking Beyond the Blessed Virgin Mary’s Purity
Some traditions about Mary, the Mother of God, elevate her purity and virtues to an almost divine level. I first encountered
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Mary Embraces the World
The month of May offers multiple opportunities to learn and reflect on how the Spirit continues to move through Mary.
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A lifelong devotion to Mary the God Bearer
I was obsessed with the Virgin Mary as a child. This was an odd fascination for a little girl who
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Can you transfer the Annunciation?
When an important celebration like the Annunciation falls in Holy Week, can we transfer it to a more palatable date? Liturgically, sure.
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The Power of Presence
The hero’s journey predates even our earliest holy scriptures.
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Taking that Leap of Faith
Today we remember the parents of the Blessed Virgin Mary who, according to apocryphal sources, were named Joachim and Anne.
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What she didn’t tell him
I want to turn our attention to the short story in Luke’s Gospel, when Jesus goes missing.
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How James of Jerusalem Enhances My Faith
While his martyrdom is certainly dramatic, what is most interesting to me about James is the controversy surrounding his relationship to Jesus.
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